Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-22
DAILY HERALD.
JUBILEE BALL.
The Pavilion a Scene OF
Dazzling SplendOr.
PROMINENT PERSONS PRESENT
England and America Join Hand
INLAND in Celebrating o
Good Queens Reign.


Good Queens Reign.
Last night witnessed scene OF spiei
dor io Hazards Pavilion when the pat
riotic subjects of Queen Victoria al
sembled to celebrate the tiftieth ami
versary of her reign by grand ball an
banquet. No effars had been lackin
on the part of the working committe
to make the affair a success, and the.
must have felt thrill of pride at tn
result of their efforts VIXEN they gaze'
upon the brilliant assemblage present
1t was dream of poetic fancy. Fai
women and stalwart men, flashing dia
monds and bright eyes met thu
gaze OF the observer in every
direction, and "take it for its all in all
we shall not soon look upon its like
again." America had joined hand ir
hand with her English cousin in paying
respect to the monarch of mighty
nation. and the link of affinity and the
pre-. existing ties of affection were indis-
solably strengthened. The dark'eyec
descendants of our Spanish aristocracy,
the ruddy complexioned sons of Albion,
and the representative OF our own
mighty race commingled together in a
harmonious medley that betokened the
bonds of friendship and OF love. Rip
pling laughter and the sounds OF pleas
ant voices came stealing DER the per-
fume laden atmosphere, and the strains
of delicious music lent an enchantment
to the scene that made the blood move
quicker in ones veins and fired
the Imagination as the senses
yielded to the subtleties of the
surroundings. And when the melody
of one of Strauss fine waltzes resound-
ed, and the vast throng whirled around
in the mazes of their terpsichorean
amusement, it was spectacle that
would have called forth the admiration
of the most blase habitue of fashionable
gatherings.
THE DECORATIONS.
The surroundings were in harmony
with the occasion. From the galleries
and walls were suspended quantities of
waving bunting, and the Union Jack
and the stars and stripes foated proudly
side by side. The vast floor had been
carefully waxed and being cleared of all
encumbrances, made a superb field for
the prowess of those engaged in the
saltatory art. Ice cream parlors tempted
the hot and weary with their lure of the
cooling refreshmept to be obtained
within. For those of the sterner
sex who sought the relaxation
of "the lone mans companion
an excellent smoking room was to be
found near the main entrance, and num-
bers availed themselves of this privilege
during the course of the night. Hat
and cloak rooms were of course provid-
ed, and so ably managed that scarcely
hitch occurred in complying with the
wants Of the vast multitude that patron.
lied this department. One OF the chief
objects of interest was the banqueting
hall, and the roomy stage had been i'm.
provised for this purpose. 1t was, of
course, only possible to seat small
fraction of those present at the one tine,
but the utmost good humor prevailed.
and there was no unnecessary crowding
nor unseemly rush when the hour of the
banquet began, An excellent menu
had been provided by Messrs. Rose
and Bilderrain, of the st. Elmo
hotel, and it is safe to say
that the most critical epicure found but
small grounds for complaint. The pop
ping of corks reminded one of mini
ature artillery exercise and Mumm's ex.
ira dry and Pommery sec. sparkled in
the shining glasses and quenched the
thirst of those who quaffed their cooling
draughts.
A march was announced for 8 o'clock,
but was not attempted, as most of the
visitors did not arrive until after that
time. By II o'clock fully 500 persons
were present aud at that hour the cur.
tain which had hitherto concealed the
stage ascended and disclosed the Amer.
lean and English flags crossed in the
background. This was the signal for
the orchestra to strike up God Save
the Queen" and the vast audience rose
while the English national anthem was
being sung by the choir. 1t was followed
by the "Star Spangled Banner, " which
was rendered excellently and then it
was announced that the banquet was
ready.
Dancing was afterwards resumed, and
so the night went on and the "wee sma'
hours" passed by until the roseate tints
of the coming day came peeping in
through window and door, warning the
pleasure takers that their revelry must
come to an end. Eyes which had gilt
tered in the early part of the night with
the fire of youth and enthusiasm began
to grow clouded, and general longing
for the "slumbers that soothe" became
apparent. The vast throng began to
disperse, and when old Sol sent his gilt
teripp shafts into the hall, the golden
ravs found naught but scattered rose.
leaves and fading echoes to tell the tale
of the scene of boundless gaiety that
had been therein.
THE COSTUMES.
Caledonia. '.stern and Wild" had
among her representatives present, one
attired in all the glory of his native
heath. and the picturesque kits and
flowing plaids of his costume rendered
nleasing contrast to the suits of mel
ancholy Black in which the rest OF the
sterner sex were arrayed. The ladies
dresses were of course charming, ant
although it would be herculean tasi
TO attempt to describe the many taste
ful costumes that attracted the atten-
tiou. q feeble attempt to mention th
most prominent ones is given below;
Mrs. Chas. A. Sumner in hellotrop
silk, lace and mosaics. and being mem
ber of the Primrose League, had every
thing adorned with primrose color.
Mrs. Judge Gardner in a charmin
costume of red satin and black lace.
Doia Juanna Murietta in pearl. .gra
with black lace trimmings and pearl sill
ornaments.
Mrs, Gov. Stoneman in salmou-co
ored satin, with black lace trimming
and diamond ornaments.
Mrs. DR.. Worthington in black an
silver lace dress.
Mrs, Chas. Vernon Housman in gre
grain ecru silk with pearl passamenter
trimmings and pearl and diamond orn